NADONA/LTC Announces the Nurse Memorial Scholarship Recipients Sponsored by PharMerica
July 14, 2026
The National Association of Directors of Nursing Administration in Long-Term Care (NADONA/LTC) announces the winners of their nurse scholarships.
The Nurse Scholarship Awards (formerly the Stephanie Carroll Scholarship) in honor of NADONA’s fallen nurse leaders are intended for nursing students who are enrolled in an accredited nursing or undergraduate program and have chosen long-term care or geriatrics as their practice area after graduation.
Our Executive Director, Cindy Fronning, said it so well: “We are so proud to partner with PharMerica for over 16 years to award these scholarships to deserving members of our nursing communities. With the severe shortage of nursing staff, we need to encourage and reinforce how important it is to support them. In helping them achieve their career goals, we also assist in providing the highest quality care for residents, their families, and their loved ones who depend upon us and our well-trained and educated staff!”
Rebecca Wingate, Vice President of Clinical Operations at PharMerica, stated, “We are honored to support long-term care nursing with these scholarship awards. We admire the dedication and compassion of those who choose that profession, and we recognize their valuable contributions towards helping residents live their best lives. We wish this year’s scholarship winners the best in their educational and professional pursuits and thank them for their commitment.”
The 2026 recipients and their award amounts paid directly to their college/university to assist with their nursing education are:
| Tasha Emily Borkland | $5,000 |
| Melanie Aguhob Buehaflor | $2,500 |
| Chelsy Shaffott | $2,500 |
| Yvette R. Wells | $1,000 |
| Misty Thompson | $1,000 |
| Lizzeth N. Adriano | $1,000 |
| Quintesia Lashay Laflora | $1,000 |
| Peter Brent Lashinkski | $1,000 |
| Priscilla Kumi Duodu | $1,000 |
| Jouvonkia Clorrice Briggs | $1,000 |
| Candace Sneed | $1,000 |
| Melanie Dawn Law | $1,000 |
| Vanessa Deborah Dunn | $1,000 |
Award winners were required to complete an application that included their university information as well as a narrative describing why they are seeking their degree and how receiving this scholarship will enhance their nursing practice. The selection was made by a committee composed of NADONA/LTC members.
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About PharMerica
PharMerica is a leading provider of long-term care pharmacy services, with more than 180 pharmacies serving all 50 states. PharMerica is a customer-focused organization serving health care providers, such as skilled nursing facilities, senior living communities, and hospitals; individuals with behavioral, infusion therapy, or in-home care needs; and patients with cancer. The company provides reliable, timely, and accurate medication delivery and pharmacy support services, backed by unmatched service, cost containment solutions, and clinical, regulatory, and educational support.
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About NADONA/LTC
NADONA/LTC has been the leading advocate and educational organization for nurse leaders, including DONs, ADONs, IP’s and nurses in long-term and post-acute care since 1986.With QAPI, Infection Prevention, Antibiotic Stewardship approximately 40 state chapters, it continues to be the largest organization representing nurse leaders working in long-term and post-acute care continuums.
NADONA/LTC offers a wide array of services to its members, including educational materials; conferences; scholarships; Directors of Nursing, Licensed Practical Nurse and Assisted Living, certification programs; a mentoring program; a leadership program; Nurse leader field guides, webinars, a monthly e-newsletter, and a quarterly journal, The Director. Through its publications and programs, NADONA/LTC reaches approximately 20,000 nurses who are employed in the long-term care continuum.
For more information regarding NADONA/LTC, please contact their offices at [email protected] or visit their website at www.nadona.org